vica

/ˈvɪkə/

Definitions

1. noun

a variant of Vicca or Vicca (a genus of legume plants)

“The botanist studied the various species of Vicca, including vica.”

2. noun

a rare or obsolete word for vice (a tool or device for gripping or holding something)

“The blacksmith used a vica to hold the hot metal in place.”

Synonyms

  • grip
  • vice

Antonyms

  • loosen
  • release